Facilities and features
Accessibility
In all 3 halls
Permit holders only in the Lower Car Park, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. The car park has a barrier which is open for services, events and groups who use the halls. All other times it needs a code or key to enter.
In the Swain Vestry
During the 10:30am service, the service is available to watch live in the Swain Vestry which is a quiet area.
The Upper Car Park has designated accessible car parking.
Situated on the wall outside the Lower Hall. We also have a bleed kit in the same box
There are ramped entrances to the Lower Hall and the Swain Vestry entrance to the church (i.e. the back of the church near the car park)
Integrated into the sound system
Available for services on request
Are welcome
We have access to Anna Chaplains to provide support if necessary
Available for Communion and refreshments if we are made aware
There are ramps into the Lower Hall and Swain Vestry entrances. The doors are wide enough for wheelchair access and there is an accessible toilet in the Swain vestry
Our Building
On Mondays and Saturday morning the church is usually open, with staff on site. It can be opened by request.
The church has stained glass dating from 1814 when the church was built.
We have the Silver Award for being an Eco Church and are working towards the Gold Award
We are open on Mondays from 9:30am till 1pm in the Swain Vestry. Hot drinks and snacks are available.
Grade 2 listed building
Music and Worship
Are held in church throughout the year.
The organ is played every Sunday during the 10:30am service
The 9am service and the 5pm Evensong services follow the BCP
The choir sings at the 10:30am service on Sundays and at Evensong services. They sing at other services during the year when appropriate.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Three support groups use our Lower Hall for meetings. CA Sundays 7-9pm, GA Wednesdays 8-10pm, AA Thursdays 7-10pm
A group meets alternate Tuesdays 10-11:15am in the Swain Vestry. Anyone is welcome to attend to find out more about the Bible and to discuss Faith issues.
We have a coffee shop Saturdays 10am-12pm and refreshments are provided following Sunday 10:30am services until 12:30pm.
Once a month -usually the 3rd Sunday - we have Families@3 in the Lower hall
Thursdays 10_11:30am in the Lower hall. It's Free to attend
A Playgroup hires our Upper Hall weekdays. Mon-Thurs 9:15am-3pm, Fridays 9:15am-12pm
Meet in our Upper Hall on Thursdays 4:15-5:45pm
Help for Visitors
Available throughout the building
A short history of the church pamphlet is available
Coffee shop on Saturdays 10am-12pm in the Lower Hall
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the church space. Due to health and safety / food hygiene issues there are times we cannot allow them in the halls.
Other Features
Medway Foodbank operate out of the Lower Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:30am-1:30pm
We have halls and the church space that can be hired. Please see the Halls page.
The PCC have agreed to support Prayers of Love and Faith